For over 50 years, PBS and Great Performances has brought music fans with performances from every genre.

One of the newest offerings is “Still Playin’ Possum: Music & Memories of George Jones” with some of the biggest acts in Country music.

Texas native and veteran George Jones died in 2013 at the age of 81; but before that he was considered very influential in Country music.  He still holds the record for the most charted singles with over 150; he also has numerous awards and is a member of the Country Music Hall of Fame.

Recorded before a live audience in Huntsville, Alabama “Still Playin’ Possum: Music & Memories of George Jones” features performances from Brad Paisley, Dierks Bentley, Wynonna, Travis Tritt, Jelly Roll, Tanya Tucker, Trace Adkins, Sara Evans, Justin Moore, Jamey Johnson, Joe Nichols, Aaron Lewis, Michael Ray, Uncle Kracker, Lorrie Morgan, Tracy Byrd, Trace Lawrence, The Isaacs, Dillon Carmichael, T. Graham Brown, Gretchen Wilson, Sam Moore, Janie Fricke, Charlie Starr from Blackberry Smoke, and a special appearance from Randy Travis.

Widow Nancy Jones spoke on the program saying, “thank you to the fans and artists who traveled from all over to be in Huntsville, Alabama, for this incredible tribute to George.  Everyone from the producers to the performers created an evening we will never forget and for those who couldn’t be there in person, this is your chance to have your own front-row seat. I hope everyone that attended or gets to see it on television will enjoy it and remember their favorite George song.”

Check local PBS listings for when the special will air in your area.